2010-2011 Residency Completing residency at Archuleta Elementary, Kindergarten/1st Grade
My background is in research and data. I studied developmental psychology at the University of Oregon. After I graduated, I worked as a research assistant on psychology studies at the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene, Oregon, and later at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (now CU-Denver). I enjoyed working in research but I wanted to find a career where I could have a more immediate impact on people’s lives. I spent four years working in the Jefferson County Public Schools Assessment Department, working with school personnel to coordinate state-required assessments.
I heard about the Denver Teacher Residency from the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education website. I was interested in the hands-on, intentional training that will teach me the strategies and skills that I will need to work in the high-impact schools where I hope to teach. I’m really looking forward to learning how to create a positive, supportive learning community in my classroom so that I can help every student prepare to successfully contribute to 21st century society. I am excited about this next step in my career, which allows me to work directly with students and, I hope, be a positive influence on their lives.
Rachel Nichols-Johnson
2010-2011 Residency
Completing residency at Archuleta Elementary, Kindergarten/1st Grade
My background is in research and data. I studied developmental psychology at the University of Oregon. After I graduated, I worked as a research assistant on psychology studies at the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene, Oregon, and later at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (now CU-Denver). I enjoyed working in research but I wanted to find a career where I could have a more immediate impact on people’s lives. I spent four years working in the Jefferson County Public Schools Assessment Department, working with school personnel to coordinate state-required assessments.
I heard about the Denver Teacher Residency from the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education website. I was interested in the hands-on, intentional training that will teach me the strategies and skills that I will need to work in the high-impact schools where I hope to teach. I’m really looking forward to learning how to create a positive, supportive learning community in my classroom so that I can help every student prepare to successfully contribute to 21st century society. I am excited about this next step in my career, which allows me to work directly with students and, I hope, be a positive influence on their lives.